Hardware Developer

Siemens; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Maharashtra, Thane, is seeking a Hardware Developer with a strong background in power electronics to design and evaluate PV/battery inverters and related power modules. You will contribute across the hardware lifecycle from circuit design to testing, collaborating with global teams and suppliers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in power electronics, hands-on lab experience, and proficiency with LT-Spice, Altium Designer, PLECS, and MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with a focus on power electronics is required.
• Over 5 years of experience in power electronics and hardware circuit design.
• Deep knowledge of circuit technology, DC-DC and DC-AC converters, and EMC-compliant PCB design.
• Experience in cost-optimized design and standards for PV inverters.

Responsibilities

• Circuit development (design, calculation, simulation, documentation) of PV/battery/hybrid inverters.
• Further development of existing hardware products.
• Define test plans and reports for self-declarations and compliance.
• Lead commissioning and type tests on power electronics modules and systems.
• Create component specifications and liaise with manufacturers and certification labs.
• Coordinate with international development teams and other departments.

Skills

Power electronics

Hardware design

DC-DC converters

DC-AC converters

EMC design

Low-cost design

PV inverters standards

Lab equipment use

LT-Spice

Altium Designer

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

5+ years exp

Education

Electrical engineering degree with power electronics focus

Tools

LT-Spice

Altium Designer

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We're improving the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries!!
Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place – where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered optimally and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components, and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions.

JOIN US! WE MAKE REAL WHAT MATTERS. THIS IS YOUR ROLE

Hardware Developer

We’re looking for talented individuals with the skills and vision to build a better tomorrow by safety compliance for emerging verticals of renewable energy like PV inverters, Battery storages and more. Join our R&D team, develop your skills on the job and work at the state-of-the-art products impacting entire cities, countries –craft the things to come.

This is your role. What part will you play?

• You should have core knowledge of Power Electronic Hardware development

Tasks/ Responsibilities

• Circuit development (design, calculation, simulation, documentation) of (PV/battery/hybrid) inverters.
• Further development of existing products on hardware level.
• Establishment of standard compliant test plans and test specifications and reporting for self-declarations.
• Execution of commissioning and type tests on power electronics modules and complete systems.
• Creation of component specifications.
• Communication with component manufacturers and suppliers as well as external certification institutes and test laboratories.
• Communication with international development team.
• Support of other departments with technical questions.
• Creation of specifications for embedded software development.

Requirements profile

Expertise

• Completed studies of electrical engineering with focus on power electronics or comparable.
• More than 5 years of experience in the fields of power electronics and hardware circuit design, ideally in the area of (photovoltaic) inverters.
• In-depth knowledge of circuit technology, power electronics DC-DC converters, DC-AC converters and EMC-compliant design of circuits and PCBs.
• Experience in low-cost design and design to cost methods.
• Knowledge of standards for (photovoltaic) inverters and their environment.
• Routine in the operation of laboratory equipment (AC/DC sources/sinks and measuring instruments).
• Knowledge in the use of LT-Spice, Altium Designer, PLECS, Matlab, Simulink.

Personal and social skills

• Structured and independent way of working.
• Openness, ability to work in a team.
• High degree of independence and result orientation.
• High level of commitment and flexibility.
• Good English language skills mandatory.

Interfaces

• Interfaces to all other specialist departments in development.
• Interfaces to production, service, quality and purchasing.
• Technical contact for component manufacturers and suppliers as well as external certification and measurement institutes.

WE DON'T NEED SUPERHEROES, JUST SUPER MINDS! WE’VE GOT QUITE A LOT TO OFFER. HOW ABOUT YOU?

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